I Just Want to Be in a Relationship

Description

Links are NOT allowed. Format your description nicely so people can easily read them. Please use proper spacing and paragraphs.

In the last life, Movie Emperor Yu listened to the company and listened to his manager in order not to expose his s*xual orientation. Until his death, he never had a relationship.

Yu Qing Huan didn’t want to be a money making machine in his current life. He wanted to travel to the best place, see the best scenery, eat the best food and then find the best man to live a happy life together.

Hou Qu is a genius savant who can easily learn chemical formulas just by glancing at them. One day, he gets lost in the busy streets and Yu Qing Huan helps him.

Little does Yu Qing Huan know that his wish to stay out of the limelight may not ever be granted as he had unknowingly been locked on by a hungry wolf hidden in the shadows because of his single act of kindness…

Associated Names
One entry per line
Tôi Chỉ Muốn Nói Chuyện Yêu Đương
我就想谈个恋爱
Related Series
I Just Want to Divorce (Same Franchise)
Recommendations
My Husband With Scholar Syndrome (6)
Rebirth of a Movie Star (4)
One Useless Rebirth (3)
More Than A Few Blessings (3)
I Work Hard Every Day To Make My Husband Bankrupt (3)
Beloved Marriage in High Society (2)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Entertainment industry goldmine
  2. BL with the potential to be stellar reads
  3. To Read Novels That Are Completely Translated
  4. Yaoi that makes you smile during and/or after the ...
  5. Entertainment BL

Latest Release

Date Group Release
05/20/23 BL reader c30
05/20/23 BL reader c29
05/20/23 BL reader c28
05/20/23 BL reader c27
05/20/23 BL reader c26
05/20/23 BL reader c25
05/20/23 BL reader c24
05/20/23 BL reader c23
05/20/23 BL reader c22
05/20/23 BL reader c21
05/20/23 BL reader c20
05/20/23 BL reader c19
05/20/23 BL reader c18
05/20/23 BL reader c17
05/20/23 BL reader c16
Go to Page...
Go to Page...
Write a Review
215 Reviews sorted by


NanairoHana
NanairoHana rated it
March 15, 2021
Status: Completed
This is basically a second chance in life where the world revolves around the male leads, 100% (more than others, because it seems even the God gone incognito in world as cosplayer to guard the ship lol. I am talking about that Cosplayer that is Yu QingHuan university junior).

It is sweet, fluffy and full of living koi moments. I also like the explanation of why the second chance is given, and the surprise ... more>>
Spoiler

that not only Yu QingHuan got his past memories. Hou Qu is hinted to also had his past memories triggered by Qin Zheng. But as a special human, his savant syndrome made him unable to understand the concept of rebirth and just took what he understood only which is, "can't lose QingHuan again", thus keeping tight hold of QingHuan.

[collapse]

For me, the plot or the author writing is borderline 3.5-4. At first like 10 chapters in, I had to force myself to continue reading. Because the writing is a bit weird, making it seems the characterization of characters as "forced to appear appealing". It gets better though as the characters are established and interacted more with the world the author build.

The translation though..... I am tempted to give it 1.5, but lets say it is 2. It makes the total score of the story 3 which is majorly due to translation. Let me give examples:

    • A polite actor like Yu QingHuan won't call his agent "Dude". This is the first Chinese story het/homo that I saw the word "Dude" is ever used in translation.
    • Zhao QingYuan: Are you jealous? Huo Qu: I had chicken braised as lunch. (I don't remember the exact menu, but more importantly, the joke was lost completely in the translation. QingYuan was teasing Qu with "Are you eating vinegar aka being jealous". Our special Qu didn't understand the slang/jargon of vinegar, so he answered seriously of what he ate at lunch prio). It makes me feel I had missed/lost many other puns and jokes during the read.
    • Translator always always said "Huo Qu sipped his lips". Until now I don't know what is it that the translator wanted to convey actually. Did Qu lifted his lips as in about to smile? Or is it twitched, trying to contain his smile? Or slipped his lips, about to smile but his lips slipped down? There are also many other awkward choice of words. Some I know the more appropriate alternative, some I don't even know which makes me pondering the meaning of the sentence.
    • There are way too many wrong names used, like QingHuan talking QingHuan (-_-), Yu Xin become Yu Qing or Yu QingHuan. Huos siblings - Huo Rong, Huo Zheng, Huo Ro big mess of jumbled.
    • There is also Maine Coons cat is said to weight max 30kg. I believe it should be lbs instead, ~14kg.
There, if you can persist like me (I am those that always had to finish what I picked, or else it bothers me even when I picked a new book), then you can find the small joy author trying to deliver with this story. Live the life the way you want it because there is no real manual on 'how to live your life correctly'. And be kind and compassionate in your life. You may never get the recognition of your good deeds now, but someday you will get rewarded, believe it.

Long rant: To those saying ML is dumb and can't comprehend how he is a genius but can't even cross the road, I feel you gave yourself away as someone that can't empathy and sympathised with other living being (like not only human, but animals).
Spoiler

Author had said, he had a branch of scholarly syndrome. Author used branched because they wanted to show the "miracle" of him getting better. Face it, in real life, the change in Huo Qu is nearly impossible to happen in 2 years time for a real patient of the same syndrome. After all, if author modelled it according to real patient, it will become a documentary and the romance will be gone, like Huo Qu said. There are so many patience needed to let them function like normal. I never saw a savant syndrome patient, but I had saw a friend's child that is marvelous in memorizing (like the toddler can sing the whole song hearing it once word by word, even good in remembering people so he isn't shy meeting them a second time), but he had poor control of his motor skill. He can't hold spoons, picking things up (like fallen toys is very hard). Her mother had complain how testing it is teaching him with patience about the same thing over and over again. He loved books and TV more (sitting on a spot like a statue), didn't actively exploring. He never get tested (I think my friend is afraid to hear the result) but I believe there are so many wanders in this world and you should never say something as impossibly dumb, just because you are lucky enough to never encounter it or ignorant enough to never observed it. Huo Qu in the past life ending is close to what a mental disability patient had in real life. If they aren't abandoned instead being loved deeply, there are still many chances for accident to occur. As they are more vulnerable.

[collapse]

I forgot to say, but what happened with the side CP: Everson x Fang? Like, they had that one big drama then never mentioned again lmao. <<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Version
Version rated it
January 6, 2021
Status: --
A wonderful story! Very heart-warming, sweet but not cloying. It will be a waste if you don't give it a try. It’s not easy for me to remember another story that had so many chapters, in which both MC and ML were so decent, caring and kind, in which there were no villains, intrigues, misfortunes, but at the same time it is extremely interesting to read, follow the characters, worry about them, be happy for them and with them.

In addition, I want to say something else... I sincerely do not... more>> understand why some people gave this piece of work one star. I tried to find their reviews. One person wrote that this is absurd, that the hero is a genius, but at the same time cannot do elementary things, it is not plausible. And he/she gives one star. Do you really need to be so principled here to such extent? Can't you make allowances for the fact that this is still fiction? A genius who can't do simple things (by the way, because of an autism spectrum disorder) confuses you, because it's not natural and rebirth does not confuse you at the same time? Can’t you see any contradiction in your conclusion?

I do not get it! There is nothing here that people usually take off their stars for: there is no racism, no violence. Bored, because there is no much action here? Can’t stand the genre? To such extent? I think we need to take voting very seriously. Especially if you give one or two stars. For example, I do not get it when people remove stars for the things written in the description or there is a corresponding tag. If you can't stand this particular thing, why read it? or if you started reading despite the warning, why vote and drown a good story? <<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Zianthus
Zianthus rated it
December 15, 2020
Status: Completed
I really recommend this novel! There are no repeated or annoying unnecessary drama and very ENJOYABLE to read.

This novel is very heart warming. The way the author potray the MC and ML is very unique. I really love how each character have steady and reasonable development, and the development didn't change the characters' true nature. The MC still the same low-key, caring, and humble MC in the beginning. The ML still the pure, loyal, determined ML in the beginning.

It's also very amusing how the MC is VERY LUCKY INDEED!! Hahaha... more>> sometimes his luckines really made people dumbstruck. But, no matter how lucky he was he never used it to gain instant wealth or fame, very amiable character indeed.

Truthfully, I am very sad to have to part with this story ಥ_ಥ <<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Adlt_1226
Adlt_1226 rated it
November 8, 2020
Status: Completed
A very light and heartwarming entertainment BL. It had a lot of fluff for anyone who's looking for a sugar overload. If you've read a lot of entertainment BLs then the plot wouldn't be new to you, it has the usual rebirth and rise to fame formula, however unlike other entertainment BLs (not to take away anything from the other entertainment BLs out there), although this has drama it's not as heavy, it focuses more on the love plot between the MC and the ML - who by the way... more>> are both lovely and three-dimensional - and the villains were not as vicious and met their just desserts right away thereby lessening the usually complicated drama typical of entertainment rebirth BLs. It's a well-balanced novel. It had great pacing and the characters were easy to appreciate. So if you're looking for a fluffy light read this is definitely one to consider. The translation was good too but could use more proofreading owing to the missing letters, and sometimes misplaced names, but otherwise very good.

Regarding the one-star review, the MLs condition of being a genius and lacking the usual common sense and general behavior (when it comes to interactions and treatment) of regular individuals is actually realistic.

Spoiler

The author also mentioned in passing and implied that the ML did go through some events in his childhood that contributed to his condition. The author was probably trying to portray ML as an autistic savant and was quite successful in doing so at least to the extent that was enough for the length of the novel and the story she was trying to tell.

[collapse]
<<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
nevelvir
nevelvir rated it
September 25, 2020
Status: Completed
*ugly sobs*

Just finished reading the entire story from MTL and I... just can't describe how I feel.

This story is wonderful. Cute, fluffy and funny. I think every part is good, and the author tied up every loose ends nicely.

At first, I thought our MC is too lucky that it was OP, but then, the story told us
Spoiler

his luck is the accumulation of everyone's prayer in the past life.

[collapse]

My eyes feels hot, again. *sobs* I just wanna hug Huanhuan and Huo Qu right now *sobs*
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Lazyynovel
Lazyynovel rated it
September 8, 2020
Status: Completed
It was ok. It really cute and fluffy. It doesn’t really have that of much of drama. I really liked this novel and all but I really really REALLY wished that there was more about the second couple and
Spoiler

really wish that they got together in the end!!😢😢

[collapse]
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
FabiolAAA
FabiolAAA rated it
August 15, 2020
Status: Completed
This novel was extremely sweet. The story is about two people being forced apart in a previous lifetime and then reunited in the next. I also adore the fact that the ML is on the spectrum, and that he's still being loved because of his personality and such sweet things. ARGhhh that makes me so happy.

Another good thing! This story had like 1 chapter of angst before it came back to the tooth rotting FLUFF.

Actually the Previous Life extras had me crying..... literally sobbing.......

ANYWAY THIS IS SO SO SO... more>> SO SWEET YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY CONSIDER READING IT!!!!!!! <<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
maelynn
maelynn rated it
August 4, 2020
Status: Completed
So adorable.

the MC and ML are both likeable and special, I love Huo Qu with my whole heart and his interactions with Yu Qinghuan are so so cute. Totally recommend and will probably reread in the future!!! :)
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Xian-laoshi
Xian-laoshi rated it
May 12, 2020
Status: c20
I thought this novel will be able to draw me in with its fluffiness and cuteness.

No, it didn't.

(I previously listed a dozen reasons why but something happened and it got deleted.)

Let's just say that a lot of things are kind of unrealistic in the entertainment industry to happen.
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Staringatastar
Staringatastar rated it
April 22, 2020
Status: Completed
I enjoyed this book, especially how the slow fostering of love helped two people grow and become better people. I've interacted a bit with autistic people, and to me, the main character's mannerisms (and the way the parents treat him) actually seem fairly realistic. There's ways to help the autistic person learn to communicate better with others, express themselves better, and be more independent, but it requires a lot of work and not everyone will have the time, ability, or resources to do that work. The story is very sweet... more>> and a wonderful way to while away a weekend. My favorite part is towards the end, where the author explicitly explains the connection between the two lives. <<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
smolgingerfox
smolgingerfox
March 28, 2020
Status: c220
This one is going into my favorites folder for future re reads. I love the MC and ML so much!! I really relate to the ML and I’m so unbelievably happy with the development of their relationship ❤️
I binged this in four days and I have zero regrets.

Read it!!!
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Cole
Cole rated it
March 22, 2020
Status: Completed
This is really such a nice and light-hearted read. The MC and ML are very harmonious and loving. I especially like how they both revealed their sexuality and relationship, and how much preparation the MC did.

The ML is also very lovely and charming, one of the most unique ML I've ever encountered. His loyalty and love to the MC is simply heartwarming, especially with his condition. The MC however is also very nice, his personality is also very unique, I really love them so much. And the side characters are... more>> also quite nice, especially Yu Xin and ZQY, ZQY is very hilarious HAHA I love him.

Regarding to the rebirth and goodluck of the MC,
Spoiler

I was a bit shocked, I already had a hint of who the MC saved but I didn't expected that Huo Qu also died. It made me a bit sad :<

[collapse]

Anyway, just read this and you're gonna love this! <<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
procrastination_day
procrastination_day rated it
January 30, 2020
Status: c173
To me this story is pretty average. But I'll give it 3.5* for having a unique ML

I enjoy the MCs charachter and his happyness every time his luck seems to be going poorly on the fame front. The ML goes through quite a bit of charachter development though it looks like he's taking into the typical yandere super compitent ML route.

Having the ML struggle with his shortcomings is one of the strong points of this story, the autistic qualeties of his are pretty well written but do not always feel... more>> consistent. But it's still better than how it usually is portrayed in MC or MLs in other stories.

Thing's I don't really appreciate is how some of developments or qualities feel a bit forced like:

    • the ML has a fit eye-candy body even though he never works out and doesn't exercise on a regular basis (???, okay I can suspend my disbelief because this is pretty common for Garry Stew)
    • Spoiler

      MC explain to ML at one point that sometimes people say 'no' when they actually mean 'yes'. Cue for ML to use this on MC in bed. That's pretty dangerous since it is a typical trait for autistic people perceive things in only black or white. But so far it only plays into allowing the MC to play the hard to get game. Though he sometimes needs to break this and take the initiative when the ML innocently doesn't know what the next step is (that's a bit more refreshing)

      [collapse]
<<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
shouahang58
shouahang58 rated it
January 7, 2020
Status: c212
    1. Definitely should read this
    1. lots of fluffyness
    1. Super cute gong, koi shou
    1. Worth the time to read
    1. Funny friend
    1. Great relationship with each characters
Just read this novel, you'll love it!
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
andeeninaa
andeeninaa rated it
January 19, 2024
Status: Completed
I wish I can relive that feeling of reading this first time again. It's one of those stories that makes it hard for you to pick up a new book to read because the new book would just pale in comparison. I'm not going to be technical with ml's psychological case, but he's one of my favorite mls out there. MC and ml's relationship is just swoon worthy 1000000/10
1 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
kare.melon
kare.melon
November 10, 2023
Status: Completed
Super cute, lots of fluffy and funny interactions. I would consider this as a light read; mainly because of lack of conflict. If there was conflict, it was quickly resolved.

I loved how healthy the relationship between MC and ML were. Lots of compromise, willingness to learn, understand and respect each other.

... more>>
Spoiler

My favourite was MC meticulous planning in coming out and revealing their relationship. MC wanted to give ML security in their relationship, that he truly loves him. MC didn’t want to wrong ML by keeping their relationship a secret.

[collapse]

There is one major thing I disagree with. Which is why I actually would rate this around 4.5 but went with 5 instead because overall I enjoyed it very much.

Spoiler

The topic of consent. So context, ML is the type of person that takes everything people say at face value. For example MC’s friend jokingly asks him to consider dating him (friend) because MC is super lucky and wants MC’s luck rubbed off of him. ML gets upset because he thinks friend is actually interested in MC and wants to steal him.
Back on the topic of consent, MC just teaches ML that sometimes people say no but they actually mean yes. Why? Because around the beginning, MC was joking around with ML but ML got sad instead (or something) because ML thought MC was being serious. This bites MC in the bu*t in the future and can’t get out of bed. Thankfully there was no blatant dub-con or smut for that matter. At most MC says no and gets mad, ML still pushes it playing dumb saying “but you said no means yes”. MC technically does not give consent but heavily implies that he is still willing to snu-snu.

[collapse]

Idk I wish authors would stop with the whole “sometimes no is actually yes, they’re just ‘shy’”. Its not a great message. For the most part, it’s a nice and healthy relationship. Also no smut, for those wondering, just tiny snippets and make-outs. <<less
1 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
deicide.
deicide. rated it
September 12, 2023
Status: Completed
this was so damn sweet that my heart became full. :') I kept making ugly ass faces whenever I read the sweet interactions between the leads.

I truly didn't expect to love this as much as I did since I usually like reading angst and hurting myself.

I think this novel is beautiful. How both people, having their own difficulties, makes an effort to better themselves for the other. Their love is so beautiful that even after finishing the novel, I cannot bear to part with them. T-T

the side characters' comedy relief is really funny haha. I enjoyed their interactions very much.
Spoiler

oh and there was a short moment about the side couple, evanson and FZX. I thought they had a potential to make a good angst story haha. But was sad to see that they never got an ending tgt, I assume since there wasn't anything else mentioned afterwards. :')

[collapse]

Spoiler

like I mentioned above, I really enjoyed how the leads are so caring for each other.

YQH being so patient and forgiving and caring for HQ in his own way.

HQ trying his best to improve himself for YQH and only wanting him to be happy.

it's also quite funny how YQH keeps digging a hole for himself LMAOOO.

[collapse]
1 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Pearlybts
Pearlybts rated it
November 7, 2022
Status: Completed
Oh how I love this. Both their personalities, their slowly growing mutual feelings, the side chars and the plot itself. It's such a healing journey for me. I love their bond sm. Especially the scene when they come out to the world. My heart beat was wild. I love everything bout this novel. It would've been even better if ... more>>
Spoiler

fang zhongxi got his happy ending too. Some things need to be verbalised between lovers. Only then can trust be formed

[collapse]
.

Though I was happy that MC's sexuality was accepted by the masses, I was also sad coz any other person in his place would've struggled and his opportunities snatched. This kind of prejudice hurts a lot irl. This novel is just like an ideal scenario, like a soothing breeze, an escape from irl prejudices. Anyways, it's such a healthy romance BL novel. Would've liked it even more if the genre was yaoi tbh <<less
1 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
OuRyed
OuRyed rated it
June 12, 2022
Status: Completed
I've read this novel 2years ago, and just wanted to leave a review now that've encountered it again, One of my first Rebirth (probably the 2nd) story.

This was a heartwarming and satisfying novel, where the ML wasn't the 'cold indifferent rich CEO type' rather he the innocent and naive genius type, and the incredibly lucky, hardworking, nice MC were a good match.
1 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
yuchijinliyou
yuchijinliyou rated it
April 17, 2022
Status: Completed
I really enjoyed this novel, probably because of the subversion of tropes (?). I loved the portrayal of ML, he's really a character who I enjoyed reading about, especially because of his condition. He's so innocent and awkward, but still tries his best to do anything he can for MC. While MC is extremely tolerant, and even doting towards the ML, never once discriminating against ML (except for their first awkward encounter). The side charactres were all very well developed as well! I love Zhao Qingyuan the most, he's a... more>> very good friend, and I'm glad the author didn't simply focus on JUST the MC and ML's relationship. The relationship progression can be considered somewhat slowburn, and certain chapters were pretty much filler, but it still didn't make me lose interest. The plot was more than enough to entertain me, and I liked the building of the relationship. MC is strong and independent, and he was truly a breath of fresh air. High EQ, but not a pushover, need I say more? I love myself a strong MC (who in this case just wants to live a lowkey life and find love but fate just has to make him famous HAHA. He does get a very very very cute hubby though, and they really do have amazing chemistry with one another. I found myself squealing during their interactions).

This is an entertainment story, so of course there's going to be face slapping, and the face slapping moments are well executed too. Or maybe I'm just a drama seeker HAHA, but yeah, it's genuinely funny and I loved seeing the fans' interactions.

The novel is full of sweet moments, so don't expect anything overly angsty. Good for a quick read with an interesting MC and ML who will leave you wishing for a relationship as sweet as theirs.

Slight rant:

Spoiler

Seriously, who is doing the translation for this, if it can even be called a translation. I ended up reading this via MTL, and I can assure you the quality is about the same, if not even better. I feel so upset for the author, knowing their work was butchered in such a way. I'm beyond frustrated... jesus. The translation was filled with weird jargon, sometimes unreadable sentences, and some parts didn't even make sense. A beautiful piece of prose reduced to something a middle-schooler would write, are you not ashamed?

Edit: THANK GOD I LURK ON MULTIPLE DIFFERENT SITES. I found that there's an alternative translation on Chrysanthemum Garden (bless them fr, their translations are always solid). Did a quick comparison between both versions, and HOLY, I heavily suggest you read CG's version instead. I wasn't aware of how badly the context and meanings were changed, but if you read both versions, you'll see that a lot was changed. (CG's version is so much better, and there's even explanations and footnotes for why they translated certain phrases and sentences in a certain way) Some discrepancies include: Huo Qu not being the Huo family's biological son??? Which was not true. Chapter titles were somehow even translated wrongly, which is abhorrent. I can't remember the rest, but yeah. The only disappointment and gripe I have with CG is the fact that they're only at chapter 24 (as of me writing this review), but the upside is they don't split the chapters into god knows how many parts. If you want to read the novel as the author intended, go read CG's version, but just keep in mind that it's not completed. So maybe read MTL, then if you want something more solid, wait for the newer translation to have more chapters.

[collapse]
<<less
1 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
1 3 4 5 6 7 11
Leave a Review (Guidelines)
You must be logged in to rate and post a review. Register an account to get started.